Coconut Cream vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut cream
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and carrots:
- Both carrots and coconut cream are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Coconut cream is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut cream is high in calories and carrot has 88% less calories than coconut cream - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:88 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 88% |
| Fat | 88% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and coconut cream contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and coconut cream are high in dietary fiber. Carrot has 27% more dietary fiber than coconut cream - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coconut cream has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coconut cream has 290% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coconut cream is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than coconut cream - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 111% more Vitamin C than coconut cream - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than coconut cream - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than coconut cream - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both coconut cream and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Coconut Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 200% more calcium than coconut cream - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 660% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and coconut cream are high in potassium. Carrot is very similar to carrot for potassium - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coconut cream has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Coconut Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.379 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Coconut Cream or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut cream is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than coconut cream - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Does carrots or coconut cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and coconut cream contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Both carrots and coconut cream are high in potassium. Carrot is very similar to carrot for potassium - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.